القائمة
Identify the pivotal obstacle between current state and desired future. Use when developing strategy.
Surface and categorize assumptions underlying product strategy. Use early in development to document what you're betting on.
Prioritize assumptions by risk and importance. Use after assumption mapping to decide what to test first.
Sync Jira issues with local tasks. Use during daily planning or when user asks about Jira issues.
Design backend architecture for implementation with API contracts, data model changes, service boundaries, security, and observability.
Turn ideas into designs through collaborative dialogue. Use before any creative work - features, components, or modifications.
Generate rigorous stakeholder challenge questions for proposal or meeting preparation.
| name | crux-diagnosis |
| description | Identify the pivotal obstacle between current state and desired future. Use when developing strategy. |
Identify the pivotal obstacle between current state and desired future.
When developing strategy or facing complex strategic decisions.
Crux: The smallest set of obstacles that, if solved, makes everything else tractable or unnecessary.
Gather before analysis:
Create a causal graph:
Evaluate on:
Find the blocker(s) where:
Create 4-7 options aimed at the crux:
Do not use this skill when the request is unrelated, low-stakes, or better handled by a simpler direct response.
